Truck Driver CDL Class A Local

Ryder•Clarksville, TN

13d•Onsite

About The Position

Ryder is hiring a local Class A CDL truck driver in Clarksville, Tennessee. Drivers deliver auto parts to Indiana, Kentucky, Ohio, and Mississippi, return home daily, and operate solo using a day cab and a 53-foot dry van. Freight is no-touch, and strong backing skills are required. The position offers weekly pay, with drivers on this account earning $1,280 or more per week, plus potential sign-on, shutdown, and safety bonuses. The schedule is Monday through Friday or Tuesday through Saturday, with an AM or PM start time determined by a bid system. Drivers operate well-maintained trucks that are 36 months old or newer, with 24/7 roadside maintenance and fueling at Ryder maintenance locations nationwide. Ryder describes the role as offering driver autonomy and support during the transition to company driving and throughout the driver’s career. A company-paid scale bypass is provided. Benefits include medical, dental, and vision coverage after 30 days; PTO accrual starting on Day 1; uniforms and a boot allowance; a 401(k) rollover option and company match after one year; eligible paid maternity leave; and employee discounts. Drivers are responsible for making safety decisions, and the job states that their positions are protected when doing so.

Requirements

Be at least 21 years of age.
Pass a Ryder drug test.
Pass a Ryder background and motor vehicle check, including drug and alcohol verification from previous employers for the last three years.
Pass a DOT physical.
Pass a Ryder road test.
Provide the appropriate CDL and endorsements for the position.
Have Class A verifiable experience in a tractor-trailer or comparable vehicle: 9 months within the past 3 years, or 2 years within the last 5 years, or 5 years within the last 10 years.
Be able to follow written and/or oral instructions.
Be able to read, interpret, and apply laws, rules, regulations, policies, and/or procedures.
Have strong backing skills.

Responsibilities

Ensure compliance with applicable federal and state laws, regulations, agency rules, standards, and guidelines.
Detect and eliminate or minimize safety hazards.
Maintain accurate records and logs.
Load or unload freight, or assist with loading or unloading when required by the customer.
Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

Weekly pay; drivers on this account earn $1,280 or more per week.
$1,000 sign-on bonus at 30 days and another $1,000 at 90 days.
$2,000 shutdown bonus within the first year.
Safety bonus of $250 per quarter, if applicable.
Medical, dental, and vision coverage after 30 days.
PTO accrual starting Day 1, with up to 80 hours accrued in the first year.
Uniforms and boot allowance provided.
401(k) rollover available and company match after one year.
12 weeks of paid maternity leave, subject to eligibility criteria including work tenure.
Employee discounts on tools, vehicles, travel, technology, and more.
Company-paid scale bypass.
24/7 roadside maintenance.
Fueling at more than 800 nationwide maintenance locations.
Driver referral bonuses of up to $1,500 for every hired driver.